I took the cad files and worked them into solidworks. With the frame plates 1.5" apart the holes on the right side of the machine do not line up with the right frame plate. It's a non issue for me as I will be welding pieces together. I will try and get pictures of the issue.https://instagram.com/p/BcVJRkclFCPW0dC ... EiKImbGo0/

Just took a quick look and found the mistake. I put the hole in question at the intersection of the wrong lines. This will fix the problem. I put the holes at 1.90625" apart. This is 1.5" thickness for the space + 0.375 material thickness + 1/32" clearance. I'll fix the part and get the files updated.

Thanks for taking the time and putting this in solidworks - did you see any other issues?

Steve,
I did not see any other issues with the model. As built things are a little too tight. If I built another one I would open up the tilt lock slot. That slot doesn't need to be tight. I haven't completed that part of my build yet because it will take a lot of filing. I would also open the base plate rectangles. I ground mine a bunch and the still didn't fit. The water jet has a slight taper of a degree or 2 on the best quality cut. It probably wouldn't hurt to open the slots up a few thousandths.
I'll upload the regular version in solidworks and my modified version after Christmas.
Also it might not be a bad idea to go 1.6" on the tool slots.

I still have not had the chance to get a set of parts cut yet, so your feedback is great. I'll open up those areas you mentioned. I'm a little reluctant to go all of the way to 1.6 on the tool post. I'll have to play around with that one a little. It'll probably be OK.

I still have not had the chance to get a set of parts cut yet, so your feedback is great. I'll open up those areas you mentioned. I'm a little reluctant to go all of the way to 1.6 on the tool post. I'll have to play around with that one a little. It'll probably be OK.

Thanks for your help.
Steve

Yeah 1.6 might be a little excessive. You do not want it on 1.5", you'll never get the tool arm in. I would atleast shoot for 1.53